When You're at a Crossroad

I'm writing today at Just Be Enough, sharing a crossroad in my life.  

I've devoted 10 years to extensive volunteerism.  

Volunteerism that's given me great fulfillment. 

Volunteerism that's substantially helped more than one organization.

But I need more than that right now.  

And it has me torn up, if I'm honest.  

I love the volunteer work I do.

But how can I do that and still devote the time I want to writing?

I don't know the answer yet.  

But what I do know is that I need to get better at saying this:

 

Are you good at saying this?

I'd love it if you came to visit me at Just Be Enough and see what else I say about it.  

 

Comments

[Antonia Murphy]

It's so important to say NO to some things. It enables us to say YES to other things-- and mean it.

[Meredith]

Yes, yes, yes! I need to work on saying "No!" more too--thanks for the reminder.

[Ilene, The Fierce Diva Guide to Life]

I have the worst time with no. For all of the wrong reasons! What if they don't like me for saying no??? Hmmm.

[Paula @ Simply Sandwich]

Saying "no" was not my forte but there was a time when Hubby and I had to say it and mean it. He was serving on two boards, coaching soccer and baseball while I was voluteering at church and school every minute. We pared it way down and I am happy with a more balanced volunteer time.

[Adrienne]

I'm a lot better than I used to be! That's something! Hoping something gives for you. XXOO